The blunder reflects the ongoing vulnerability of sensitive patient information in a digital age, even with rules in place to secure its privacy. It could lead to an audit of the hospital’s privacy and security protocols, and expose it to lawsuits from affected patients. Read More
Still, many people have yet to be sold on gas-free cars, especially in rural areas where electric vehicle charging stations are scarce and rough roads often require four-wheel drive and high clearance. Read More
Jessica Meir, an Aroostook County native, will fly some 220 miles above the Earth to the International Space Station on Sept. 25, her first spaceflight since becoming an astronaut in 2013. Read More
A group of Bangor surgeons has opened a new outpatient surgery center near the Bangor Mall that allows them to more easily do advanced types of surgery, in particular same-day knee, hip and shoulder replacements. Read More
I have a mail pile. I try to read things within a day or two upon its arrival to my lair. It’s not much of a lair but calling it a lair is cooler than just saying office. Except during important meetings. Saying lair as an adult causes others to… Read More
Bangor Metro’s Author Spotlight feature gives an inside look about an author’s process and inspiration. This month, we’re featuring Tracey Hecht, a summer resident and author of the Nocturnals series. Read More
